Yun Xi had roughly got to know the servants in the prince's mansion and rearranged the duties of several of them.
"The princess still says the same thing: If anyone disagrees, you may keep your opinions. As long as you do your duty, the prince's mansion will surely treat you well."
Then, Yun Xi changed her tone, her eyes sharp as she said:
"But if the princess catches anyone slacking off or being lazy, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Although Yun Xi's arrangements stirred up some resentment among the servants, no one dared to openly criticize her anymore.
Yun Xi deliberately referred to herself as "the princess" to remind everyone that she was not only Qi Rong's concubine but also a princess officially enfeoffed by the emperor. Whether they thought she was a joke or looked down on her, they shouldn't even dream of bullying her!
Just like that old woman before, who actually tried to use her status against her!
Some people would just push their luck if you treated them politely. If she had chosen to turn a blind eye or directly forgiven that woman this time, what she would have got was not the woman's repentance but even more audacity!
If things went on like this, not only would she have no chance of managing the mansion, but she would also find it hard to have a peaceful life in the Xian Prince's Mansion.
So, she had to make an example of someone today and make her bottom - line clear!
When Wushuang rushed to the South Courtyard, Yun Xi was already starving and about to dismiss everyone so that they could go back to their yards for dinner.
"Miss, Wushuang is back."
Yu Zhu stood beside Yun Xi and quietly tugged at her sleeve.
Looking at Wushuang who was striding over, Yun Xi glanced behind her. Apart from Wushuang's maid, she didn't see those dozen or so people, and immediately understood what had happened.
"Madam, I'm sorry. I misunderstood you just now."
Wushuang walked up to Yun Xi, slowly curtsied, and said with an expression of deep remorse:
"Before, I didn't know that those people were speaking ill of you behind your back, so I pleaded for them. Only after I pressed them hard did they admit it, and I realized that I had wronged you!"
"Oh, really? What a perfect timing!"
Seeing Wushuang's sudden change of attitude, Yun Xi sneered with a lifted lip.
This Wushuang was really adaptable!
Deliberately ignoring Yun Xi's sarcastic look, Wushuang braced herself and pretended to be regretful as she said:
"I've been in the prince's mansion one year longer than you, and I've regarded everyone here as my close relatives. So I was worried that you would be too strict with them, and I was muddle - headed for a moment and didn't ask for the whole story."
Then, Wushuang put on a righteous look and said:
"After learning about those servants' misdeeds, I've reported them to the prince truthfully and pleaded with him to punish them severely. So Guard Zhan will come soon to inform the steward of the punishment results!"
"Really?"
Looking at Wushuang's excellent acting, Yu Zhu was the first to express her doubt.
"Just now, you were saying that our princess was abusing her power. How can you change your attitude so completely now? Aren't you just trying to avoid the punishment we agreed on before?"
Was this Wushuang possessed by a ghost after leaving for a while?
Hearing Yu Zhu's words hit the nail on the head, Wushuang's face turned extremely ugly. But in front of dozens of pairs of eyes around, she had to choose to endure for the moment and said:
"Miss Yu Zhu, if you don't believe me, you'll know when Guard Zhan comes."
"After I learned the truth, I didn't choose to protect those people. Maybe they'll bear a grudge against me and even frame me!"
Wushuang's eyes were gloomy, looking worried. In fact, she was trying to absolve herself before those people came.
Just as she finished speaking, she saw Zhan Feng strolling towards them. Behind him were those dozen or so people.
At this moment, they all looked dejected and terrified, keeping a long distance from Zhan Feng, as if they were extremely afraid of him.
Seeing the people around, Zhan Feng frowned and gave Yun Xi an unhappy look.
Then, he announced the punishment for those dozen people in public.
Surprisingly, those who had been so argumentative before were now silent and accepted their punishment quietly.
Moreover, they didn't, as Wushuang had worried, frame her!
After this incident, everyone in the prince's mansion understood one thing:
This madam had become the new rule in the prince's mansion, because behind her was their prince!
After everyone had left, Wushuang walked up to Yun Xi with a smiling face, trying to be friendly:
"Madam, to celebrate our being neighbors, I prepared a table of delicious dishes for you. I'm afraid they're cold by now. How about taking them to the small kitchen in my yard and warming them up for you?"
Compared with the simple South Courtyard, Wushuang's yard was bigger and had a small kitchen, while the South Courtyard didn't.
Yun Xi folded her arms and stared at Wushuang with a half - smile:
"Don't bother warming up the dishes. The princess won't eat the food you sent."
Then, Yun Xi sized up Wushuang's gorgeous clothes, took two steps back deliberately, pinched her nose, and said with a look of disgust:
"The princess is worried that the aroma on you has already overpowered the original taste of the dishes on that table. It's really a pity that you don't use this incense in the toilet!"
"What? You!!"
Facing Yun Xi's mocking expression, Wushuang was instantly enraged. But Yun Xi walked straight towards her yard. Just as she was about to enter the door, she was blocked by Zhan Feng.
"What? Does Guard Zhan still have something to say?"
Yun Xi glared at Zhan Feng coldly. She had already guessed that the reason those people had silently accepted the punishment without framing Wushuang must be because Zhan Feng had done something.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been so afraid of Zhan Feng and tried so hard to avoid his sight.
This made her can't help suspecting that Zhan Feng had some kind of relationship with Wushuang, but she just didn't know what it was.
Staring at Yun Xi, Zhan Feng's face was cold as he directly threatened:
"Although the prince has let you manage the mansion, I advise you not to play any tricks in the prince's mansion! Otherwise, even if the prince protects you, I still have ways to make you disappear!"
The prince was already surrounded by many crises. He didn't want this woman to cause more trouble for the prince.
This was also the main reason why the old Duke Luo had left him by the prince's side!
Facing Zhan Feng's threat, Yun Xi just gave a cold laugh and was about to ignore him. But Yu Zhu's eyes darkened, and she angrily retorted:
"Guard Zhan, as a man, you should say this in front of your prince. What kind of hero are you to threaten our miss secretly?!"
"I look down on you!"
Because of their previous contact, Yu Zhu had had a little bit of a good impression of Zhan Feng. But seeing how he treated her miss, she was instantly furious.
Being scolded by Yu Zhu by name, Zhan Feng was at a loss for words, and his face looked ugly. He said coldly:
"I'm just doing my job. We're serving different masters. I won't argue with you."
After saying that, he didn't stay any longer and turned around and left as if fleeing.